September is
Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Brighton District Library joins the
American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents,
caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on
the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.

There is nothing
more empowering than signing up for your own library card. Through access to
technology, media resources and educational programs, a library card gives
students the tools to succeed in the classroom and provides people of all ages
opportunities to pursue their dreams and passions. 

Libraries offer
everything from early literacy programs to virtual homework help and GED
classes, helping transform lives and communities through education. At the
Brighton District Library, you’ll find a wide variety of educational resources
and activities, including eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, online courses,
academic databases, interactive picture books,
downloadable magazines, book discussion groups, story times, STEAM
programs and more.

This year, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a mission to champion
the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair. In
her new role, Wonder Woman will promote the value of libraries and encourage
everyone to get their very own library card. To get a Brighton District Library
card, stop in our building to apply or apply for a digital card by going
to http://brightonlibrary.info/visit/borrowing/.

EVENTS

5k/10k run/walk virtual event – This years event has been converted to a virtual event due to the executive orders and the current COVID19 status. 

This allows you to run/walk/jog a 5k or 10k anytime anywhere – on the treadmill, in your neighborhood, on trails etc.

Please be creative and post pictures and/or videos of you with the following hashtags #milesforsmiles #juliannaswishes at the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/MilesforSmiles2020

GIVE AWAYS

T-Shirts guaranteed to all participants registered by September 5th.

COURSE

Location of your choice – because this is virtual you may run/walk wherever you like – neighborhood, trails etc.

PROCEEDS

This event is to celebrate and honor the lives of children that we have lost too soon. All proceeds will benefit Julianna’s Wishes, which was created in memory of Julianna Ward-Brown to provide support to the community with an emphasis of building a celebration of life garden at the Howell Carnegie Library.    

This program is a gift of the Friends of Cromaine Library to commemorate the longtime career of Cromaine retiree Sallie Brodie. 

At the age of three, Kristy Robinett predicted her grandmother’s death. At eight, the spirit of her deceased grandfather helped her escape from a would-be kidnapper. Listen to Kristy’s emotional journey and learn how hard-won lessons can end happily ever after. No psychic medium readings will take place during this lecture. This event is held virtually via Zoom. Please register with a valid email address online or by calling (810) 632-5200 to receive the event access code prior to the start of the lecture.  

Even if you’ve always lived in Michigan, you may not realize that Grand River Avenue is the Route 66 of Michigan. It starts at the Detroit Athletic Club and winds westward, ending up in Muskegon, taking on several other names along the way. Co-authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan present a fun and fascinating history of Grand River through rare photos and lively anecdotes, with a special focus on places in Detroit. This program is held virtually: register online or by calling (810) 632-5200 to receive the event access link via email prior to the presentation.